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Science Academic Plans

Physics and Astronomy

Minor in Physics
Advisors: See Faculty of Science, Academic Advisors.

In order to graduate with a Minor in Physics, the following requirements must be met:

  1. Successful completion of 4.5 Physics lecture units and 1.0 Physics lab unit, with a minimum cumulative average of 60% in all Physics courses attempted.
  2. Lecture units must include: PHYS 121 and PHYS 122 and PHYS 124 or equivalent and at least 1.5 other lecture units in core Physics subject areas from the courses listed under the core of required courses for the Honours Physics academic plan.
  3. Lecture units must include at least 1.5 units from 300- or 400- level Physics courses.

 Check details with a Physics & Astronomy Academic Advisor.

Note

A Minor in Physics will not be awarded together with an Honours Major in Physics, Mathematical Physics, or Chemical Physics.


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